CCC pushes for Mnangagwa Chamisa dialogue
The top decision-making body of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is pressuring its leader Nelson Chamisa to sit down for talks with President Mnangagwa.
This was revealed during the recent Citizens National Assembly (CNA) meeting, which was aimed at assisting the battered major opposition in determining its future.
The country finds itself in a political deadlock following a disputed election that was denounced by observers. The main opposition questions the legitimacy of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who defeated Chamisa in the August plebiscite.
As part of its resolutions, the CNA said that a dialogue which will address the elections, and political reforms and usher in the establishment of a transitional framework is the solution to the “political stalemate”.
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“The Assembly reaffirmed its decision, mandating the leader, President Nelson Chamisa to pursue political dialogue as the only way to decisively resolve the nation of Zimbabwe’s ongoing and worsening political crisis through peaceful resolution of the political stalemate. The Assembly reiterated that dialogue must be principle-driven and value laden,” read the resolutions.
With political tensions rising, cases of alleged abductions of opposition members have been escalating recently.
CCC has accused the Zanu PF-led government of thwarting dissenting voices.
Last week CCC supporter Tapfumaneyi Masaya was found dead two days after he was abducted while holding door-to-door campaigns in Mabvuku.
“The deteriorating political and human rights environment is directly linked to the disputed and unresolved August 2023 harmonized elections. The Assembly noted with great concern, the rapidly deteriorating Human Rights situation in the country. These include the recent abductions, murders, arbitrary arrests, unlawful recalls, and the ongoing illegal detention of political prisoners, including Job Sikhala, Jacob Ngarivhume and the MRP members.
“The CNA strongly condemned the abduction and murder of Pastor Tapfumaneyi Masaya and expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in bringing the culprits to justice.
“The CNA also condemned the abduction and torture of Member of Parliament Hon Takudzwa Ngadziore and Hon James Chidakwa, both our change champions.
“The Assembly calls on the relevant state authorities and institutions to immediately redirect Zimbabwe to the rule of law and constitutionalism. The Assembly further strongly urges local and international human rights organisations and defenders to continue to call out the government of Zimbabwe on its impunity and arbitrary and illegal application of the law,” said CCC.
